Participating groups are the Fort Wayne Fire Department, Allen County Fire Department, Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana State Police and Allen County Sheriff's Department. All blood donors will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and refreshments from Pizza Hut and be entered to win a weekly regional drawing for a $250 gas gift card.

Medicare handbook

The 2013 Medicare Handbook is now available. The handbook explains what Medicare covers, prescription drug coverage and new benefits available under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment ends Friday .

For more information about Medicare, call 1-800-633-4227or go online to www.medicare.gov.

Safe sitter class offered

Lutheran Children’s Hospital will offer the Safe Sitter class 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 27-28 for children ages 11 and older. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and class size is limited. Cost for the two day class is $50.